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France Raising Healthcare Out-of-Pocket Costs | France News
France is raising out-of-pocket healthcare costs — the “franchise médicale” — from 50 to 70 euros by late 2026, then adjusting annually with inflation starting in 2028. Originally planned to double the cap, that idea was scrapped due to confusion and pace concerns. The new phased approach aims to stabilize France’s social security budget amid projected deficits by 2026, using a consumer price index (excluding tobacco) to calculate yearly increases, with a fallback mechanism to ensure gradual progress if inflation doesn’t trigger a change. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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